A disgraced chiropractor found a new job selling bodies. In an industry with few guardrails, he soon faced accusations of mishandling human remains.

Summary

The U.S. body trade operates in a largely unregulated industry, as revealed by the scandal-plagued Med Ed Labs.

Founder Obteen Nassiri, a former chiropractor with a history of fraud, built a business acquiring and leasing bodies for medical training, often mishandling remains and ignoring ethical standards.

Issues included mislabeled bodies, improper cremation, and public dissections without consent.

Despite state warnings and lawsuits, Med Ed Labs continued operations until filing for bankruptcy in 2023.

Critics argue the lack of federal oversight enables abuses, while failed regulatory reforms leave the industry vulnerable to misconduct.